South Australia

South Australia Holiday Planner & Guide 13 South Australia is renowned for our readily accessible nature and wildlife experiences all around the state. For authentic, wildlife in the wild experiences, you can’t go past the wonders of Kangaroo Island – the clue is in the name! Venture inland to the Flinders Ranges or Gawler Ranges for kangaroos, emus, lizards, echidnas, wombats, wedge-tailed eagles, yellow-footed rock wallabies and hundreds of bird species. Aquatic experiences are second to none. Cage diving with great white sharks is unique to South Australia in the country; leafy sea dragons can only reliably be seen here, and the cuttlefish migration happens nowhere else in the world. The water clarity is ideal for swimming with sea lions and dolphins, at various locations and regions across the state, and the Limestone Coast with its freshwater sinkholes are a haven for scuba diving and snorkelling. The coastline itself tends to be either sandy white beaches, or dramatic red cliffs – much of which faces west which makes them perfect for sundowners and a stunning sunset. The varied landscapes in the state are as surprising as they are beautiful. Lush, green vegetation in a national park might give way suddenly to a secluded beach; rocky arid lands may hide waterfalls in unexpected places, and huge sand dunes appear in areas far from the coast. Be awed and amazed at the scope of the state – explore bushland, forest, desert and coast, and get closer to nature at every turn. M U S T - D O N AT U R E & W I L D L I F E E X P E R I E N C E S • Swim with sea lions, Eyre Peninsula • Birds of Prey in-flight display, Kangaroo Island • Whale watching from June to October, Eyre Peninsula • Yellow-footed rock wallabies, Flinders Ranges • Bird migration during flood, Lake Eyre • Southern Ocean Walk, Fleurieu Peninsula